Community Partnerships

Overview

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the increasing strains on the British Columbia healthcare system, Western Community College was able to offer our Health Care Assistant Diploma Program through the Community Workforce Response Grant. 

This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and program cost coverage for 64 students around BC. 

Overview

This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and program cost coverage for 64 students around BC. 

Overview

This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and program cost coverage for 58 students around BC. 

Overview

This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and living costs to participants in a rigorous and intense Health Care Assistant Fast Track program. Students completed the program in as little as 4 months and gain valuable skills and training to become fully licensed Health Care Assistants. 

Overview

This 20-week, free training program provided eligible Immigrants and Visible Minorities with in-demand agricultural skills to obtain and sustain good paying jobs. Participants were placed in Stream 2 – Technician (advanced English language skills and intermediate level of digital literacy). Components of the program include Canadian Workplace Culture, Essential Skills, soft skills/employability skills, short duration certification, occupational skills, job search skills, and supervised on-the-job work experience (practicum).

Upon successful completion of the training and work experience, participants received a certificate of completion by PICS and Western Community College, and were supported towards full-time employment

Overview

This is a 20- weeks training program for Persons with Special Abilities to help reduce barriers in their employment. The program is fully funded and aims to help persons with disabilities (PWD) to get into sustainable employment in tertiary sector.

This program provides 23 weeks of hotel services training, including occupational skills training plus 4 weeks of practicum and employment support.

ELIGIBILITY

• Unemployed, part-time employed (Less than 30hours/week) or precariously employed
• High school graduate or Equivalent or Mature Student
• Resident of BC, Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected person with authorization to work
• Proof of English Language Proficiency or ELPAT

BENEFITS & CERTIFICATES

• Pandemic Awareness
• PPE
• Food Safe
• Privacy Awareness
  & more…

Dual course program that includes 22 weeks of classroom training plus 6 weeks practicum and employment support. Successful graduates will have the credentials to work as an Early Childhood Assistant and/or Education Assistant.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Protected Person entitled to work in Canada
• B.C. Resident and have a SIN number
• Unemployed, or employed on part time, seasonal, casual, or precarious employment, or seeking training to find a new job,
• Must not be enrolled in any other federally or provincially funded training program at the same time of the training

BEFEFITS

• Dual credentialing Program: Certificate in Early Childhood Education + Education
  Assistant Diploma
• Receive short term Certificates in First Aid/CPR, Food Safe, NVCI, ASSIST, POPARD, Suicide Intervention and more
• Potential wage of up to $29/hour
  & more…

Fully funded program providing education training and employment support after graduation. Students will learn the fundamentals of education within the context of classroom support for students with learning challenges.

ELIGIBILITY

• If you’re unemployed or underemployed you may qualify for this free training

COURSES

• Orientation and Essential Skills
• Workplace Safety Certifications
• Fundamentals of Computers
• Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
• Introduction to Education Assistant
• Fundamentals of Inclusive Education
• Child Growth and Development 1
• Child Growth and Development 2
• Assistive Technology in the Classroom
  & more…